After 9 Academic Sessions, Mapoly Announces Date to Graduate Over 50,000, Honour Ex-Gov Osoba
- Mapoly will graduate over 51,000 students on 24 June at its first convocation since 2015, covering nine academic sessions from 2015/2016 to 2023/2024
- Fellowship awards will be conferred on former Ogun governor Olusegun Osoba, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and Chief Tosin Fadare during the ceremony
- Rector Dr Jolaosho pledges regular convocations and campus upgrades, citing restored staff confidence, better facilities, and renewed government support
Abeokuta, Ogun state - Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) in Abeokuta will award National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas to more than 51,000 students at its 15th combined convocation on Tuesday, 24 June.
As highlighted by the management of the institution, the ceremony covers nine academic sessions, from 2015/2016 to 2023/2024, and is the institution’s first convocation since 2015.
Source: UGC
He said,
“This ceremony marks a significant milestone in the history of our great institution, as it will be the first convocation ceremony since the 2014/2015 academic session, covering nine academic sessions (2015/2016 to 2023/2024).
“This occasion, therefore, stands as a major achievement for this administration and indeed a testimony to the renewed spirit of progress within Mapoly.
“During the convocation ceremony, we shall be awarding National Diplomas (ND) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) to a combined total of over 51,000 graduands across various schools and departments of the Polytechnic. These include full-time and part-time graduates from all programmes.”
Mapoly to honour Ex-governor Olusegun Osoba
Source: UGC
During the event Mapoly will confer fellowship awards on former Ogun state governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Lagos state deputy governor Princess Adejoke Orelope‑Adefulire and the Seriki of Egbaland, Chief Tosin Owolabi Fadare, Punch reported.
The convocation lecture, titled “Diaspora Perspective and the Influence of STEM in the Globalised World of Today”, will be delivered by Dr Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
Rector pledges regular convocations and campus renewal
Rector Dr Babatunde Jolaosho said his administration has normalised the academic calendar and promised regular convocations in future.
He said that since taking office six months ago, his administration has made bold efforts to reposition the polytechnic for better visibility, academic growth, and infrastructural development.
He highlighted recent improvements, including upgraded facilities, stronger links with industry and alumni, and restored confidence among staff and students.
Dr Jolaosho thanked Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun, education commissioner Professor Abayomi Arigbabu and the institution’s governing council for providing the support needed to move Mapoly forward.
ASUU announces scholarship award for undergraduates
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 ASUU scholarship award for indigent students.
This announcement was made on December 18 through a memo signed by the branch chairman, Professor Akinwole Ayoola.
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